Powerful, profound, fresh.
Naramata Bench's distinguished Poplar Grove produces this Merlot, which is blended with Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that saw 21 months aging in 25% new oak. The remainder was aged in a combination of 1 to 3-year-old French oak barriques and bottle aged for one year.
Notes of chocolate and plums, wild berries and brown spices, tobacco and freshly turned earth lead to a palate of muddled dark fruit, spice and mocha. It is powerful, the tannins are profound and have notable grip. Acidity keeps it fresh and from being overly ponderous but oak still accumulates in the mouth..
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 11th, 2020

Texture, crisp, creamy.
A perennial BC favourite, this widely-available Pinot Gris suggests a creamy nose of pear and wildflowers, apricot and pomelo with a whiff of spice. It's crisp and mouthwatering with some texture and backbone that will partner with oily fish, white meats or creamy mushroom polenta, for example.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 4th, 2024

Energetic, concentrated, racy.
A perennial BC favourite, this expressive Pinot Gris offers aromas of tangerine, peaches, honey and guava with the heady scent of citrus blossoms. It is honeyed and off-dry but balanced with racy acidity. It is silky and energetic with a long vibrant finish that trails tangerine flavours.
Pair with oily fish, white meats or creamy mushroom polenta.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 27th, 2018

Always a wonderfully fragrant Pinot Gris, this vintage it offers pristine nectarine, apricot and guava, pomelo citrus and honeysuckle aromas. It has the concentration and creamy weight we’ve come to expect in this wine. It leads with honey, guava and zest of grapefruit flavours that are rounded out by a hint of gingerbread spice and a lively finish.
Pair with oily fish, white meats or creamy mushroom polenta.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 24th, 2013

Expressive, concentrated, lengthy.
Expect tropical guava and Asian pear, alongside tangerine, apple blossoms and creamy honey aromas. The palate is wonderfully expressive; rich golden fruits are layered with crunchy white fruit, pomelo zest and honey. Consistent potency from entry across the finish. Dry and nicely weighted with a lengthy and mouthwatering finish.
Pair with oily fish, white meats or creamy mushroom polenta.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 18th, 2015